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Maya Angelou

Born

April 4, 1928 (Age: 86)

Place of Birth

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died

May 28, 2014

Known For

Acting

Biography

Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.